General Care Discussion :: My turtle's sick..?

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Post Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:20 pm   My turtle's sick..?

Okay well I have a Female RES named Hammie. I recently found out that her feces contains these white string like things. Are they worms or what..? Is this fatal? Could it be cured? Thanks.
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Post Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:39 pm   

Could be. The vet could probably give you something to cure the worms.
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Post Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:23 pm   

Take your turtle along with a stool sample to be analyzed to a herp vet. The vet can determine the type of parasite your turtle has and prescribe the appropriate medication to cure your turtle of them.
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Post Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:37 pm   

alright. thanks :)
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